We Have a Talker (Finally)

Well, Shay has decided it is time to use words. She is trying to repeat a lot of things being said, and seems to be having a new w0rd everyday. Brett is currently working on having her say "I know" when he says "Oh, Shay you are so cute!". So far she will say it, but the timing is off. One of my favorities is "hidi and osh" for our friends Heidi and Josh. It is so much fun to just be playing and hear her try out new words.

Daycare Outing

This month at daycare the theme is "Apples and Pumpkins". The kids have spent a lot of time learning about these through books, songs and play. To wrap up the theme, Shay and her daycare friends headed to the pumpkin patch and apple orchard yesterday. Apparently she loved looking at the animals, but wasn't a big fan of petting them. Thanks to Shay's 2 Awesome providers-- Tracie and Shell-- for the wonderful fieldtrip!

This is TIRED

How many of us can say we have fallen asleep-- while eating?

Brett snagged this picture a couple of days ago, around 5pm

I LOVE my dad!

Shay and Brett had a blast together this summer and I think are already missing each other. Brett headed back to teaching and coaching this week, while Shay has had a fun first few days back at Tracie's.

Wrapping Up the Summer

Smiling Shay

Turning up the music for a dance party

Trying on Mom's wardrobe

Just being crazy

Playing hockey

Brett and Shay have been lucky to spend all summer together, and have had a blast! This will come to a close the beginning of September when Brett heads back to school and Shay heads to Tracie's during the day. But, in the meantime, they are really enjoying their time doing various things around the house :)

6 Years!

Shay and Heidi enjoying the ride up

Go Twins!

Brett and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary this past weekend (actual anniversary date was Mon Aug 3). We headed up to the twins game on Saturday with our fellow volleyball team members- Arndts and Kurtz families. They were both celebrating their 4th wedding anniversaries (married a week apart)! Unfortunately, even the rally caps were not able to bring the Twins around to overcoming their 11-4 loss. Despite the losing game, we had a blast!

Brainerd

Shay and I spent a 5 days in Brainerd for a girls week. My grandma, aunts, cousins (which included a couple of boys :), sister, and niece were all in attendance. Although the weather wasn't all that great, we had a good time playing cards, visiting, eating well, hanging out on the beach and going for a few walks. Since Shay is an early riser (a couple hours ahead of everyone else) we headed to the grocery store every morning so there would be peace and quiet in the cabin.